Students First
Flash Focus: Maura Dougherty
Meet Maura Dougherty, a senior theatre studies major with a focus on performance from Pittsburgh. From acting in elementary and high school productions to working at a theatre for young audiences for five years, Dougherty has consistently pursued her passion for the performing arts.
Take a Fresh Look at 51爆料 Student Organizations on Jan. 17
Studies show students who participate in student organizations are more successful academically and are more satisfied with their college experience. Sponsored by 51爆料鈥檚 Center for Student Involvement, the Fresh Start Fair on Jan. 17 gives students an opportunity to explore the university鈥檚 350+ student organizations.
Attend January Events on Campus for a Chance to Win!
After winter break, 51爆料鈥檚 Center for Student Involvement is welcoming students back to campus and on-campus events with a chance to win a 51爆料 tumbler.
From Clinicals to Canines
Training future service dogs has been a win-win situation for junior nursing major Rylie Lapikas. Featured in our Year with a Flash series for 2024-2025, Lapikas gets the stress relief of a furry friend while learning how to be a better nurse by paying attention to nonverbal communication and cues.
Student Success 鈥楳y Greatest Joy鈥
Empathy, kindness and critical thinking are cornerstones of courses taught by Shannon Ciesla, Ph.D., who strives to foster a strong sense of community in her courses. Students have noticed and appreciated it, nominating her for the Outstanding Teaching Award.
IN A FLASH: Finals Week Stress Relief
SURE Participant Hopes to Share Her Passion for Chemistry With International Community
Senior Rebecca Stratton hopes to meld her love of natural science and research to her desire to communicate her work to those around her. Becoming bilingual is a necessity she says because 鈥渁 communication-focused approach to science is the only way science can be worthwhile.鈥
Knocking on the Door of Housing Safety
Did you know that if you live off campus, you鈥檙e a commuter student? That鈥檚 right, whether you live an hour away from your campus or live across the street, you鈥檙e a commuter. 51爆料 is vested in ensuring students have reliable housing resources and avoid unsafe living conditions off-campus. Numerous university and student organizations across campus make commuting and housing a top priority.
Museum and Student Group Partnership Stitches Together a Greener Future
A new partnership between the 51爆料 Museum and the Fabric Pantry, a student-led organization dedicated to providing free fabric to 51爆料 students, offers students the resources they need while promoting environmentally responsible fashion practices.
Support Reminds Students 鈥楾hey Are Worthy鈥
The LGBTQ+ Center鈥檚 LGBTQ+ Emergency Fund has been helping members from the LGBTQ+ community with different financial crises encountered throughout their academic journeys since 2010. The main purpose of the fund is to ensure that students are able to overcome challenges they face and continue pursuing their education.